Adopt Mentors And Leverage Them

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says one thing you don’t want to do is ask someone, "Will you be my mentor?" It's unnatural. Instead, you have to adopt them.
After meeting, follow up with an email. Send an interesting article or connect
them with someone who might be helpful. Then maintain the relationship over
time. And when an opportunity arises where they can really help you, ask: Will
you recommend me for this job? Would you make the introduction?